While titled as volume 6 of the sunstone series, this is actually about two new people (for the most part.)

We met Alan and Anne through Ally and Lisa story in the first 5 volumes of Sunstone. While they were great supporting cast, in this series we get to learn about their past. I'm guessing we named in sunstone volume 6 for more business standpoint since Sunstone sold really well. Saying that this volume of Mercy goes to the past, where we learn all about Anne and Alan young college days.

Alan being into BDSM and trying to live his life while all his classmates know his dark secret thanks to bullies. That's when Alan meets ally and begins his journey into the world of BDSM with his best friend. On the flipside you have Anne talking about her first bi-sexual feelings and rock/metal music. Both are stories of love, both have bumpy moments, but mostly happy. However, we know full well that won't last.

Sunstone Mercy does a great job of continuing the series without feeling like a cash grab. You have characters that are growing by sharing their past. They are about to be parents and they want to write a story and in a charming way we get to really learn about what makes them click. The story is filled with amazing art, great sex scenes, plenty of funny moments, and charming/cute parts too. Sunstone remains the top tier comic for romantic comics with some kinky sex moments. It is a must read. A 4.5 out of 5.